The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies is proud to co-present films with the 14th UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival): Education is a Human Right.

The panel, “Teachers’ Pay as a Factor in Education Quality” begins at 6:00pm following the 4:15 film screening of "American Teacher" (80 min).

About the film

American Teacher narrated by Matt Damon chronicles the stories of four teachers -­‐ Erik Benner, Jonathan Dearman, Jamie Fidler, and Rhena Jasey -­‐ who live and work in disparate urban and rural areas of the country. By following these teachers as they reach different milestones in their careers, the film tells the deeper story of the teaching profession in America today. The film shows us the experience of these four young teachers as they recognize the importance of what they do, and how much they love what they do, but ask: can I afford to continue to teach?

Directors: Vanessa Roth, Brian McGinn
Producers: Nínive Calegari, Dave Eggers, Vanessa Roth